The synthesis of the novel tripodal nitrogen ligand N1,N2,N3-tris(2-
(imidazolidin-2-ylideneamino)ethyl)amine (MIZ3tren) is reported. A synthetic
technique based on literature precedent was used. However, the exact conditions
reported in the literature did not work for this particular synthesis. An ordered
series of optimization reactions were conducted that eventually led to the
appropriate reaction conditions. MIZ3tren was obtained in pure form but unknown
yield. The purified ligand was reacted with cobalt acetate tetrahydrate to give the
coordination complex [Co2+MIZ3tren(OAc-)]OAc-.